Lena Headey

Having barely begun her career on British television, actress Lena Headey was wooed by American feature directors who were captivated by her emotional realism and timeless beauty. A big fan of British...
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John Hurt, Lena Headey and Ricky Gervais are among the stars backing a campaign to save two bears from captivity at a restaurant in Russia. Members of World Animal Protection have launched a drive to release the creatures, which have been kept in cages at an eaterie in Sochi, and transport them to a bear sanctuary.
Alien actor Hurt has urged fans to sign the organisation's petition, writing in a post on Twitter.com, "#SochiBears need help. Sign the petition so (they can be brought) to safety," while Game of Thrones star Headey adds, "These beautiful creatures need your help lovely people. Go and sign immediately. Lend support. Retweet."
Longtime animals rights campaigner Gervais also retweeted a link to the petition, while other stars to back the campaign include actor Brian Blessed and pop singer Alesha Dixon.
World Animal Protection UK Country Director, Suzi Morris, says, "We are extremely grateful for all the support we have been shown by our animal-loving and high-profile friends... We are working with our local partners, Big Hearts Foundation, to rescue the bears from their miserable conditions and to move them to the space and freedom of the AMP Romanian Bear Sanctuary, so that (for) the first time in their 20-year lives they will the experience freedom that has been denied them for so long."

British actress Lena Headey is expecting her second child. Following speculation the Game of Thrones star is preparing to be a mum again after she was recently spotted with what appeared to be a baby bump, she has confirmed she will be welcoming another child this year (15).
She shared the happy news in a statement to People magazine which reads: "I'm happy to confirm that I'm having my second child this summer. I only hope that this announcement can help me to regain some of the privacy I have recently lost to prying photographers and ask that they please respect my privacy and let me enjoy this time."
Headey is already mum to son Wylie, four, from her marriage to ex-husband Peter Loughran.
While Headey did not confirm who the father of her unborn child is, but she has been linked to her Game of Thrones co-star Pedro Pascal since last year (14).

Late comedienne Joan Rivers has been posthumously nominated for an acting prize at the Women's Image Network (WIN) Awards. The Fashion Police co-host, who died in September (14), will compete against Modern Family's Julie Bowen, New Girl star Zooey Deschanel and Veep's Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the Best Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 16th annual prizegiving.
Rivers' daughter Melissa is also co-nominated with producer Lisa Bacon for the Comedy Series Produced by a Woman award for their work on an episode of Fashion Police.
Diane Kruger, Lena Headey, Vera Farmiga and Katey Sagal have also been recognised for their performances in TV dramas while Julia Roberts, her niece Emma Roberts, Whoopi Goldberg and Michelle Trachtenberg are up for the Actress in Made-for-TV Movie/Miniseries.
Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes is nominated for a production award while Girls star Lena Dunham will compete for a writing prize.
The WIN Awards, which honour females in TV and film, will take place on 14 December (14) in California.
Rivers died a week after suffering a cardiac arrest during a routine throat procedure at a clinic in New York.

Game Of Thrones bosses have reportedly spent $200,000 (£125,000) to keep Lena Headey's nude scene under wraps ahead of broadcast.
The actress peels off for a key moment in the hit show's upcoming fifth season, but the shoot had already caused controversy when local officials in Dubrovnik, Croatia refused permission for filming inside a church. The big moment was eventually captured over four days but producers paid $50,000 (£31,250)-a-day to protect the shoot from prying eyes, according to TMZ.com. Editors at the website report Game of Thrones bosses hired 200 security guards, banned cell phones, and paid local business owners to close for the duration of the shoot.
The new season of the TV hit is due to air next year (15).

Game Of Thrones stars Natalie Dormer and Lena Headey have joined a campaign in support of Plan UK, a charity which aims to stamp out child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). The actresses posed for pictures alongside British singer Beverley Knight with writing on their faces quoting victims of FGM and those forced into marriage at a young age.
The photoshoot is for the Face Up campaign which is part of Plan UK's Because I Am a Girl initiative.
Headey says, "It fills me with hope that someday soon girls can grow up in a world that is free from these harmful practices. I urge everyone - men, boys, women and girls - to join me in standing up for girls' rights with Plan UK."
Dormer adds, "I believe we all have a part to play in the fight to end abuses like FGM and child marriage. It's a powerful stance that we're all taking, and by uniting together we can help keep millions of girls safe from harm."
Plan UK's chief executive, Tanya Barron, concludes, "These practices are a violation of girls' rights and can cause severe physical and mental trauma... We're absolutely delighted that Lena, Natalie and Beverley are facing up to girls' rights and are on board to help us get this vital message across."

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Game Of Thrones bosses have been given permission to shoot Lena Headey's topless scene in Croatia as long as the actress stays away from a local church.
Producers of the hit fantasy series were told this week (beg25Aug14) that their plans to film a racy scene in Dubrovnik showing Headey's character walking out of the Church of St. Nicholas nude had been rejected by local officials. Now they have been informed they are welcomed to shoot Headey, as her conniving character Cersei Lannister, topless as long as she does not enter the church, according to TMZ.com.
The scene will be included in the show's forthcoming season five, which is expected to premiere in the U.S. next April (15).

Monday night (yes, Monday) was the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC and millions tuned in. Late Night host Seth Meyers gracefully took on the task of hosting. While the show might have been way too long, we found quite a few enjoyable moments that made us laugh, smile, and cry.
Seth Meyer’s Opening Monologue
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Hosting any awards show is tough, but Seth held his own. He didn’t need a musical number, or heavy gag-jokes, to win over the audience. Seth was his usual charming self, with great delivery when it came to a friendly jab, or two.
Beyonce Showed Up
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Oh you didn’t know, Queen Bey graced our screens last night? Amy Poehler AKA Beyonce, is half the reason we even tune into these awards shows. She’s either hosting, presenting, or just being fabulous, and that’s alright by us.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Matthew McConaughey Jokes
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“Matthew McConaughey doesn't even own a television. I happen to know for a fact that he traded his television for a conch shell full of weed.”
The "Billy On The Street" Skit Was Surprisingly Good
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"He's the host of the #Emmys this year!" "Um, Seth Macfarlane?" Haha.
— Yes/No Films (@yesnofilms) August 26, 2014
Usually, we're not too crazy about Billy On The Street, but his pre-taped skit with the Emmys' host, asking people on the street questions about the Emmys, was pretty hysterical.
Bryan Cranston’s Mustache
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The guest of honor.
This Epic Makeout Sesh
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Louis C.K.’s Simple, But Sweet Acceptance Speech
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Nothing long-winded, just straight to the point, yet sweet. He also made sure to point out that Sarah Baker was the star and reason he won.
Retta Live-Tweeting The Whole Night
What is happening right now?? #Emmys pic.twitter.com/s9MsTYMOrj
— Retta (@unfoRETTAble) August 26, 2014
Poehlsy!!!! #JustLikeBey #Emmys
— Retta (@unfoRETTAble) August 26, 2014
I love how Jessica Lange is killing this “Ima let these fools know I’m still helluh sexy” saunter to stage. #Emmys
— Retta (@unfoRETTAble) August 26, 2014
Retta, AKA Donna on Parks and Recreation and lover of live-tweeting, captured some of the most interesting moments from the night on Twitter.
When Joffery Confronted His Mother
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When They Gave George R.R. Martin A Typewriter
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And asked him to please write faster.
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He was immediately on the case.
Ricky Gervais Just Being Ricky Gervais
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"Now that is a television face. Not even really a television face. It's a Netflix face.” – Jimmy Kimmel
When Jimmy Fallon Seized The Day
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Gwen Stefani messed up Stephen Colbert’s name, so Jimmy assumed that meant the Emmy was up for grabs. We’d all have done the same if we were there.
Billy Crystal’s Touching Robin William’s Memoriam
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Which of these did you love the most? Tweet us your favorite moments from the night!
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Producers behind Game Of Thrones are scrambling to reorganise a shoot for the next series after local officials in Croatia reportedly barred them from filming Lena Headey's nude scene in a church. The crew applied to the local film commission in Dubrovnik to shoot a racy scene in which Headey's character walks out of a church and onto the streets naked, but the request was rejected, according to TMZ.com.
Editors of the website report church officials are opposed to public displays of sexuality, and producers are now desperately searching for a way around the problem as they are unable to film in their chosen venue.

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Two men have been arrested for allegedly scamming money from Spanish citizens seeking a small role on TV drama Game Of Thrones.
Earlier this month (Jul14), it was announced some of the filming for series five of the fantasy drama, starring Lena Headey, would take place in and around the Spanish city of Seville. Within 24 hours, more than 10,000 citizens had applied to work as extras on the show.
Two men set up a fake website claiming to be the official Spanish casting company's site, and hopefuls were instructed to call a premium-rate telephone number to make their application. Callers were kept on the phone for at least six minutes, at a cost of $13.50 (£7.90), before being given the real casting address.
The men managed to rake in $134,000 (£79,000) a week, according to Spanish police.
A spokesperson says, "The fraudsters, who are based in Ibiza, created a website almost identical to the genuine Game of Thrones site... given the success of the series and the excitement over the forthcoming filming of some episodes in Seville, the number of calls received was very high. It was the perfect hook for a big scam."

Cast as Guinevere opposite Sam Neill in the title role in NBC miniseries "Merlin"

Co-starred in the romantic comedy "Imagine Me & You"

Cast as Queen Gorgo in Zack Snyder's "300," an adaptation of the Frank Miller graphic novel

Cast as a bitchy college student in dark comedy "Gossip"

Landed featured role in "Possession"

Cast opposite Karl Urban in sci-fi action feature "Dredd 3D"

Spotted by a casting agent at age 17 while performing in a school production at the Royal National Theatre

Summary

Having barely begun her career on British television, actress Lena Headey was wooed by American feature directors who were captivated by her emotional realism and timeless beauty. A big fan of British films, Headey maintained a demanding international schedule in more lucrative American fare to finance her love of homegrown period pieces and art house dramas like "Face" (1997) and "Onegin" (1999). But it was her acclaimed performance in the hyper-real historical epic "300" (2007) that propelled the actress into true international stardom and opened the door for higher-profile projects. From there, Headey was tapped to play single mom and cyborg battler Sarah Connor in the popular, but short-lived sci-fi spin-off, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (Fox 2008-09). With each role, Headey reinforced her unique screen presence and ability to embody both the china doll delicacy and the fierce independence that she put on fine display in the medieval series "Game of Thrones" (HBO, 2011- ), which helped underscore her versatility in a wide range of projects.

Met during the filming of "Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book" (1994); Dated for nine years; Flemyng reportedly had his name in Thai tattooed on Headey's arm; No longer together

Peter Loughran

Husband

Married May 19, 2007; Headey filed for divorce July 2012

Education

Name

Shelley College

Notes

Her name was pronounced "LEE-nah HEE-dee."

"I want choices, and quite honestly, the choices are only there if you can make yourself financially viable. So I finally thought, If you want to do great movies back in England, you have to somehow create a name for yourself, even in a tiny way." – Headey quoted in Detour magazine, April 1999

About her feature debut in "Waterland" – "I had to show my boobs, and I was a chubby 17-year-old then. I watch that movie now and I'm like, 'I've got bigger boobs then! What's happened?'" – Headey quoted in Movieline magazine, April 1999

"Lena has an exceptional quality – she does not know how to be anything but true. I think that once people have seen her in this film she will get the attention she has not yet had. I plan to ride up on her coattails." – director Hans Peter Moland quoted by The London Times, July 13, 2000